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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.26, 10,827.71 and 2,024.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.26, 10,827.71 and 2,024.02 is: 3,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.26 : 10,827.71 = 2,024.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.26/10,827.71 = 2,024.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.26x = 10,827.71 × 2,024.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.26x = 21,915,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915,501.59/7,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.12

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